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AV55 LBK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,146 mi
Last recorded76,146 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,366 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small weep from offside drive shaft seal

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,780 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 53,890 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,924 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,496 miles

N/s/f tyre tread depth low - sidewall damaged also .

Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,273 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AV55 LBK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 LBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV55 LBK registered?

AV55 LBK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AV55 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 LBK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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